The structure of the Yoruba gods closely resembles those of the ancient Greeks. The deities are known as orishas and later on received Roman Catholic names. The orishas are similar to the Greek dieties‚ in that‚ though divine‚ they would act as ill-behaved humans. A main doctrine of Santeria is that each person has an orisha that rules over them‚ even if that person never learns which orisha it is‚ or is not a follower of Santeria. Like the Greek equivalent of Zeus‚ or the Christian equivalent of
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Italy‚ Portugal‚ Great Britain‚ Canada‚ Venezuela‚ and Panama. Based on Santería‚ people are born under a guardian Orisha‚ or saint‚ that must be worshipped throughout life. Each Orisha is an aspect of one supreme god. The seven main Orishas are known as the Seven African Powers. Eleggua is the gatekeeper between life and the afterlife in heaven and is the connection between the Orishas‚ humans‚ and god. He is very powerful because without him‚ there would be no communication between humanity and the
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stereotypical notions of Caribbean men and women. Within the title of each poem‚ Shango: God of Thunder and Yemoja: Mother of Waters‚ traits of the men and women of the region are echoed‚ along with reflections upon our African lineage. Shango Orisha in the religion of the Yoruba people is a warrior deity‚ sky father and represents fire‚ male sexuality and power. He was once the fourth King of the Oyo people who was deified after death. Shango as King and as a God represent different elements
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Yemanja is an orisha‚ originally of the Yoruba religion‚ who has become prominent in many Afro-American religions. Africans‚ from what is now called Yorubaland‚ brought Yemaya/Yemoja and a host of other deities/energy forces in nature with them when they were brought to the shores of the Americas as captives. She is the ocean‚ the essence of motherhood‚ and a fierce protector of children. This is an excerpt from the article Yemanjá from the Wikipedia free encyclopedia. A list of authors is available
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Theres 5 Orishas which are as fallows‚ Elggua‚ Ochun‚ Obbatalla‚ Yemaya and Chango. For example‚ Eleggua is the owner of the roads and doors in this world‚ his colors are red and black. Nothing can be done without his permission because he opens the doors to the world and the roads to our life’s‚ Eluggua is the first Orisha to be called for anything. Next we have Oshun rules the waters in the world. She (Ochun) is
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the United States. Others have decided to settle in Cuba and let their fate be determined by the gods. Santería‚ an African religion mixed with Catholic traditions‚ is practiced by many Cubans and allows followers to establish their destiny by the orishas‚ or African spirits. It also gives a sense of individuality to the characters in the novel‚ Dreaming in Cuban which incorporates several elements of the faith into the story. Overall‚ the Santería religion affects the Cuban people in many parts of
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The Osun Festival There are many Festivals in Nigeria‚ some of which date to the period before the arrival of the major religions in this ethnically and culturally diverse society. Does anyone know about The Osun Festival in Nigeria? The early history of the Oshogbo people is founded on mythical and spiritual beliefs‚ along the lines of the traditions of the Yoruba people. The Osun River goddess is credited with the founding and establishment of Oshogbo town. Some accounts describe her as Oso-Igbo
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Group research paper: The Socio-Cultural Effects of Technology on Society Technology and society or technology and culture refer to the recurring co-dependence‚ co-influence‚ co-production of technology and society upon the other (technology upon culture‚ and vice-versa) (Webster’s Dictionary 5060). There are an extraordinary number of examples how science and technology has helped us that can be seen in society today. One great example is the mobile phone. Ever since the invention of
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Sango and Ere-ibeji figures are both carved with similar intentions. Commonly paired together because it is believed that Sango is the protector of all ere-ibeji‚ I intend to explore their one unique similarity: being a cultural tyrant who reached an untimely death and only then became an orisa. I will argue that the Sango and ere-ibeji figures are carved in order to represent the orisa’s negative standing within society and their abilities to wreak havoc if not worshipped properly. Activated only
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Yoruba is not your typical way when you think about their rulers and what they mean. Yoruba puts a lot into what they wear‚ and what they represent. Almost everything they put on has some meaning to their past rulers or something they cherish. Even where they live has some type of meaning‚ which I think bring the whole town together. The most important part of the Yoruba king’s regalia (outfit) is the crown. The symbolic power of the crown is reinforced by the figures of birds all around the
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